w88 casino News Network (Contributed by the w88 casino Youth League Committee)On the occasion of the first anniversary of the successful inscription of Beijing’s Central Axis as a World Heritage Site and the 40th anniversary of China’s accession to the World Heritage Convention, an international cultural exchange event using “World Heritage” as a medium and youth friendship as a bridge was held in Beijing from September 25 to 28. More than 100 students from more than a dozen British and American universities visited Beijing. w88 casino selected 40 volunteers with excellent foreign language proficiency and excellent qualities from the w88 casino of English, Business w88 casino, w88 casino of Finance, etc. to serve as research assistants to jointly embark on a world heritage experience trip in Beijing and build a "youth bridge" for cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign youths.
The grand opening ceremony of the event
On September 26, Cui Shuqiang, Vice Chairman of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Beijing Promotion Association, Chang Qide, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in China, and other guests attended the opening ceremony of the event and delivered speeches. Zhang Xiaofeng, deputy secretary of the w88 casino party committee, attended the opening ceremony and cordially expressed condolences to the volunteers. He spoke highly of the students' active participation in cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign youths, and encouraged the students to demonstrate the good demeanor of the youth of the University of International w88 and the Chinese youth with their cultural heritage, professional characteristics, and cordial service.
Teachers and students taking a group photo at the opening ceremony
Intangible cultural heritage goes to sea, walking along the central axis
As the vehicles slowly passed through the magnificent Tiananmen Square, the volunteers’ explanations started from this axis that runs through the north and south of Beijing. The National Museum and the Great Hall of the People on the east and west sides of the square not only continue the symmetrical beauty of the central axis, but also bear witness to the opening up and development of contemporary China. Young people at home and abroad feel the solemnity, openness and inclusiveness of China's political center landmark.
From the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the Imperial Garden, volunteers vividly explained the architectural features and historical evolution of the Forbidden City as a royal palace in the Ming and Qing dynasties. While listening to the explanations, overseas students actively asked questions and took photos to record the lectures. The two sides communicated and the atmosphere was lively.
International w88 casino volunteers take photos with overseas students
Youth join hands, friendship knows no borders
Chinese and foreign youths went to the Badaling Great Wall and visited the 798 Art District. While experiencing the glorious wonders of Chinese ancient architecture and the wisdom of ancient working people, they also felt Beijing's modern development achievements and unique charm. Everyone faced the camera and smiled at the Great Wall, freezing the moment of "embracing the world in the name of youth." The rich history of the Great Wall and the mutual help between Chinese and foreign friends complement each other, continuing the main line of the "World Heritage in Beijing" activities and interpreting the profound connotation of "Friendship without Borders".
Volunteers from the University of International w88 and Overseas Students Walk Hand in Hand
Communicate and dialogue to compose a new chapter of harmony
During the event, experts and scholars at home and abroad conducted in-depth discussions on the protection of world heritage and promoted mutual learning among civilizations and international cooperation. Feng Youpeng, a student from the w88 casino of English, was interviewed during the event to summarize the research findings and demonstrate the responsibility and responsibility of the younger generation in world heritage protection.
Feng Youpeng, a student from the English w88 casino of w88 casino, was interviewed
Photograph of the "World Heritage in Beijing" international exchange and dialogue event
Chen Zhuo, a 2024 student from the w88 casino of English, said: “Feel the ancient wisdom at the Temple of Heaven Echo Gallery, and explore the beauty of different Chinese and Western architecture at the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. All of these make the cultural intersection in the textbooks a reality. We should become a bridge of culture and work together to contribute to the inheritance, innovation, and globalization of China’s excellent traditional culture.”
Zhong Ruize, a 2023 undergraduate student at China University of Finance and Economics, said: "I communicated face-to-face with foreign college students and gained wonderful memories and precious friendships. From the eyes of foreign friends, I saw their appreciation of the excellent Chinese culture. Everyone has their own beauty, beauty has its own beauty, and the world is unified. As young people in the new era, we must be good disseminators of Chinese culture, tell Chinese stories well, and show the elegance of a great country!"
From on-site visits to world heritage sites to in-depth exchanges between Chinese and foreign youths, this event not only helped China’s intangible cultural heritage move to the world stage, but also showed the world the high-spirited, inclusive and open style of contemporary youth. The young volunteers of the University of International w88 will continue to use their youthful responsibilities to help make the "foreign" article stronger and more lively, and write a new chapter in the era of exchanges and dialogue between Chinese and foreign youths.(Written by: Huang Weizhao Reviewed by: Miao Dongqing)
